School Principal salary in San Francisco Oakland Fremont, CA

How much does a School Principal make in San Francisco Oakland Fremont, CA?

Median base salary

Government data

$225,148

Median $225,148
Low $142,842High $289,828

Based on 3,480 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA (updated July 31, 2026).

Adjusted up 40% for lead-level roles, because this occupation's wage data is published for all experience levels combined.

Salary range

10th percentile
$142,842
25th percentile
$182,896
75th percentile
$246,596
90th percentile
$289,828

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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